. Forest protection and conservation in Maine, 1919. Forests and forestry. ~ MAINE FORRSTRY DISTRICT 47 J. J. Kneeland, Topsfield, Chief Warden, Northern part of Wash- ington County, District No. 3. In regard to painting the lookout—after the paint came there was no time that the weather would permit to paint the tower while W. A. Bailey was there, so I had Mr. Noble go and help me paint it at a suitable time. Will say in regard to improvements; tower well painted, new camp at foot of mountain, 16x16, built of peeled spruce and roof shingled; gable ends shingled and double floor laid; well cle
. Forest protection and conservation in Maine, 1919. Forests and forestry. ~ MAINE FORRSTRY DISTRICT 47 J. J. Kneeland, Topsfield, Chief Warden, Northern part of Wash- ington County, District No. 3. In regard to painting the lookout—after the paint came there was no time that the weather would permit to paint the tower while W. A. Bailey was there, so I had Mr. Noble go and help me paint it at a suitable time. Will say in regard to improvements; tower well painted, new camp at foot of mountain, 16x16, built of peeled spruce and roof shingled; gable ends shingled and double floor laid; well cleared away around camp. In looking the tower over I find that it will need something done another season to save. On the Stream Drive—10 O'clock Luncheon. Photo by J. F. Philippi. the building, as the timbers sire checking so as to let the water in; it will have to be all inclosed in order to keep it in good shape. A. P. Belmore, Princeton, Chief Warden, Upper Washington County, District No. 4. We have done all that was recommended by Mr. Small last spring. Merle E. Hoar, the watchman, has done a lot of work. In dull weather he cleared out the trail to the lookout and painted the spots red. He has cleared out the old road to the lookout and a trail to Pocomoonshine Lake and has cleared away the under brush and windfalls around the station. I should think he has about two acres cleared. I have taken down all the road signs and. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Maine. Forest Commissioner; Colby, Forrest H. [Lewiston, Me. , Journal Printshop and Bindery]
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